The Elder Scrolls: Arena: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of The Elder Scrolls: Arena, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | CD-ROM | Freeware (2004) | v1.06 | All versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bug fix | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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AudioCD-ROM
The CD-ROM version adds speech for some characters and CGI video sequences missing from the floppy release.1
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ContentFreeware (2004)
The 2004 freeware release is the floppy version, not the CD-ROM edition.1
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Bug fixv1.06
Patch 1.06 added a -delay option to slow the game down on fast processors such as the Pentium; 1.05 added spell renaming.2
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ContentAll versions
Leftover text and two unused HUD designs survive from an earlier build in which the player led a party of up to four characters.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13